How to win a scholarship?

17 Aug 201804:18am IST

17 Aug 201804:18am IST

higher education is increasingly becoming expensive. Pursuing
the dream education is becoming difficult. At this crucial juncture,
scholarships come to the rescue of students who are confused on how to go ahead
about it. Scholarships come as a blessing in disguise for students to make
education affordable and accessible. But with thousands and thousands of
applicants applying for scholarships, how can you increase your chances of
winning?

Here are some simple tips on how to apply for the right
scholarship and increase your chances of winning it to pursue your dream
education. Never give up! You can’t win if you can’t try.

Start scholarship search early:

Don’t
wait for the last moment to apply for any scholarship. Start searching for it
as early as possible. As the saying goes ‘Late birds don’t get their share’,
you might miss an opportunity if you don’t start searching for scholarship much
in advance. In another way, you can look for local scholarships on bulletin
boards near the guidance counselor of financial aid offices or the library’s
jobs and careers sections.

Apply to as much scholarships as you can:

It
is always better to apply for as many scholarships as possible to increase your
chances of winning. While applying, keep in mind to apply for less competitive
ones such as small awards and essay contests as they are comparatively easy to
win. Never give up, no matter how many times you lose! But keep applying, keep looking
for new opportunities.

Don’t miss deadlines:

If
you fail to apply on or before deadline, you will end up in frustration, no
matter how deserving you are for the award. Hence, it is wise to use calendar
or planner to keep track of due dates, set email reminders or cell phone alarms
– whatever it takes to ensure you’ll be on time. Creating a checklist for each
scholarship application will be an added advantage for you not to forget to
apply for it.

Make your applications stand out:

With
the objective to win a scholarship in the easiest way, you need to make your
application stand out in the hugely competitive market. Taking bit extra care
in your application such as clear and proper font type, activity or scholarship
resumes, quality letters of recommendation and overall presentation of the
scholarship application packet can make a difference.

Select the right scholarships:

While
applying for maximum number of scholarships, make sure that you are applying
for the right one. Applying for the right scholarship according to your
eligibility is another key to win that scholarship.

Proofread your application:

Nobody
likes to read an application full of errors. Hence, it is always wise to take
time to proofread your application for spelling and grammar mistakes before
submitting it. It is better to check and double-check your application, essay
and supporting documents as you are trying to present your best self through
these submissions.

Take your time: After you find the right scholarship, take
enough time while applying for it with thorough reading, writing and
researching. Don’t apply in a hurry. Anything done in a hurry doesn’t bear
effective result. Hence, taking time while applying for a scholarship can
increasing your chances of winning one.